CAF Confederations Cup: Nigeria to know representatives on June 29th

CAF Confederations Cup: Nigeria to know representatives on June 29th

Hassan Abdulsalam 07:20 - 19.06.2024

NFF General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi highlighted that this date ensures adherence to the CAF deadline for submitting Nigeria's representatives in the next season's continental club competitions.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the Federation Cup finals for both men and women will be held on Saturday, June 29th, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

The women's competition has reached its quarter-final stage, while the men's teams will battle it out in the semi-finals.

NFF General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi highlighted that this date ensures adherence to the CAF deadline for submitting Nigeria's representatives in the next season's continental club competitions.

“Having looked closely at our programmes, the stage the men and women competitions are at the moment and the need to submit the names of all our representative clubs to CAF for African Club Competitions next season, we have reached a consensus for the grand finale of the men and women finals of the President Federation Cup to take place on Saturday, June 29,” Sanusi said in a statement shared by the NFF.

“The venue is the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The women’s final will begin at 1pm while the men’s final will commence at 4pm.”

Women's Quarter-Finals holds today

The race for the Women's President Federation Cup trophy intensifies as the exciting quarter-finals kick off today, Wednesday, June 19th; the matches will be spread across three locations.

Nasarawa Amazons will face Remo Stars Ladies

Nasarawa Amazons will face Remo Stars Ladies at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City while FC Robo Queens will take on Naija Ratels in a tantalising encounter in Asaba.

Delta Queens clash with Sunshine Queens, also at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin while Osun Babes battle Rivers Angels at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.

Men's Semi-Finals set for June 20th

The men's path to the President Federation Cup glory gets clearer as the semi-finals are scheduled for Thursday, June 20th.

Abia Warriors, fueled by their recent success, will take on Kano Pillars, a powerhouse team and past champion, at the Lafia City Stadium.

El-Kanemi Warriors, newly promoted to the NPFL will face Kebbi United, who surprised everyone with victories over higher-ranked teams in Abuja.

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